Luther L. Vaughan Elementary

419 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Luther L. Vaughan Elementary School is a public school located in Gaffney, South Carolina, serving students within the Cherokee County School District. As a primary educational institution, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for children in the surrounding community. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and character development, aiming to prepare its young students for their future academic transitions.

The school operates with a focus on core curriculum standards and often emphasizes community engagement to enhance the educational experience. By prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, Luther L. Vaughan Elementary strives to create a well-rounded atmosphere where students can develop their unique talents. As a key part of the local Gaffney educational landscape, the school works closely with families and staff to ensure that every student has access to the resources needed to succeed in their formative years.

419

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Luther L. Vaughan Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	100
Black	189
Two or More	8

Black
189 (45.1 %)
White
122 (29.1 %)
Hispanic
100 (23.9 %)
Two or More
8 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cherokee 01
Phone:	(864)206-6054
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 38

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Luther L. Vaughan Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Luther L. Vaughan Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	184	43.9%
Male	235	56.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th